Juniper groundcover surrounds a pygmy palm at this Sarasota residence. Juniper groundcover growing around tall coconut palms and tropical hibiscus is not unlike seeing someone wear a wool coat on a sunny beach. For many, it’s way too heavy of a look and seems just plain unnatural. That’s why designers…
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Caranday palms aren’t your typical mainstream Florida palm. They’re not a Foxtail, Pygmy, Queen or Medjool. They’re Carandays, for goodness' sake, with a certain swagger all their own, and they don’t care if you care or not. So, when half of our Plantopinions panel said they’ve never tried them (though…
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Orange Geiger is a splendid coastal tree for Florida beachfront homes misted with salty sea spray. No wonder Sarasota and Venice residents have a crush on this orange beauty, as do the landscape designers at Venice-based ArtisTree Landscape. For starters, let’s talk about those deep-orange crinkly blossoms that look like…
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Often overlooked, Bottlebrush shrubs are among the most durable shrub choices you'll find throughout Sarasota County and beyond. Bottlebrush shrubs often take a back seat to their tree-form counterparts, maybe because they’re always thought of as – well, trees. There’s the Weeping Bottlebrush tree, the Crimson Bottlebrush tree and even…
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Just when you think it can’t possibly put out anymore blooms, Crossandra comes through with another round sure to dazzle. Also known as the firecracker flower, this underused shrub adds pop to Southwest Florida landscapes with neon-bright orange flowers that contrast beautifully with its rich green foliage. You would think…
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